Hi I'm currently a RL member looking to get that dual membership! I was approved for my Scarif Jyn back in January and have done a few troops since then with Tatooine Base. I'm currently looking at doing Dr Aphra for my first 501st submission as I love the character and feel she is within reach of my skills and resources. I'm looking to join the Redback Garrison.
I joined RL for my love of Star Wars but also to give my cosplaying greater meaning by helping out charity and community as I already enjoyed doing that with cosplaying for charity and doing appearances as various characters for community events. I've enjoyed all my troops so far with RL so decided I was happy to proceed with attempting 501st approval.
Atm I'm currently researching and will be able to make a start after my holiday in a few weeks (no, not Galaxy's Edge lol but Star Tours will be involved).
So yes, any hints, tips, advice is most welcome.